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17 need-to-know new routes, destinations and updates
As the weather takes a turn, here is TTG's pick of the new routes taking off or being extended this winter and next summer
Turkey Tourism: 'Agents' knowledge of the range of options Turkey offers is crucial to us'
Turkey’s efforts to extend the summer season and shift the spotlight onto lesser-known destinations is bearing fruit, and agents stand to benefit, Turkey’s tourism lead tells TTG’s Gary Noakes
Five reasons this lesser-known Turkish hotel promises 'art and joy'
With its enviable location, unique “art and joy” philosophy and new Sunset suites for this summer, Lujo Hotel Bodrum is a resort well worth having at your fingertips for impressive Mediterranean getaways
Poll: was bringing in a curfew the right move for Marmaris’s tourism sector?
A new set of nightlife rules in Marmaris, Turkey, have been introduced but former Anatolian Sky boss Akin Koc isn’t sure they will have the desired effect
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Discover the new route to Antalya that earns you Amazon vouchers
Your clients now have even more choice when booking a holiday to Antalya this summer, thanks to a partnership between Anex Tours and MGA Airlines, with an agent incentive rewarding the trade for their support.
Jet2 releases four million seats as part of largest-ever winter programme
It is launching two new winter routes – Bournemouth to Malaga and Luton to Majorca – while also expanding its Morocco, Malta and Madeira programmes
Iain Baillie, Celebrity Cruises, Corendon Airlines: all the latest travel trade people moves
Moves this week include Corendon Airlines appointing a new chief commercial officer and Celebrity Cruises promoting Christopher Barker to UK and Ireland field sales manager
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Why the Med’s newest theme park is the perfect add-on for Disney-age clients
Paw Patrol, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants... all the favourites are here, alongside water rides, splashing fun and an immersive new hotel
Freebird will offer new Antalya flight options, opening up Turkey's southern coast (Credit: Nihat Sinan Erul/Unsplash)
New Turkish carrier to start serving Antalya from Gatwick this summer
Another budget Antalya option has emerged, with flights starting mid-June
Corendon Airlines eyes Egypt and senses opportunities in UK regions
Six months into his role at the Turkish carrier’s UK country manager, Matthew Carpenter sets out his vision for growing into the UK market – in partnership with travel agents
SunExpress adds new Turkish Riviera routes from Glasgow and Liverpool
Lufthansa-Turkish Airlines join venture will operate four weekly flights to Antalya and two to Dalaman from Glasgow airport this summer, as well as three-times-weekly Liverpool-Antalya flights
The resort group offering a chic alternative to the dominant Mediterranean hotspots
The resort group offering a chic alternative to the dominant Mediterranean hotspots
Meet Barut Hotels – which has an impressive portfolio of 10 properties across the Turkish Riviera
Jet2 adds more flights and holidays to Greece and Turkey hailing demand
Airline and operator has further expanded what it claims is already its largest-ever summer programme with more flights and holidays to Antalya, Kos, Rhodes and Heraklion
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Brits ready to 'trade up' to five-star 'affordable luxury' in cheaper destinations
Brits willing to swap their traditional three-star hotel stays in European favourites in favour of five-star stays in lower-cost destinations
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SunExpress opens route to Turkey's Cappadocia and debuts at Glasgow and Liverpool
Turkey’s SunExpress will open a new service from Stansted to Cappadocia and launch flights from Glasgow and Liverpool
AI search, space travel and Christmas in Cyprus: nine unmissable Jet2 conference takeaways
Jet2holidays returned to Cyprus for its 10th VIP agent conference this week, bringing with them a grumpy time machine to take delegates on a journey through all things Jet2 past, present and future
Hays Travel team unhurt after shop vandalised during Sunderland unrest
Sunday trading, keeping it local and being 'in it for the long-haul': eight Hays Travel conference takeaways
Hays Travel hosted its 2024 retail conference in Turkey’s Belek this week, celebrating past successes and future plans, which include capturing more new-to-cruise sales, hosting more partnership events and investing in technology to support online lead generation
The value carrier looking to shake up the Turkish Riviera
As a first-time exhibitor at WTM London this year, SunExpress aims to raise travel industry awareness of its network and services.
How Istanbul airport is enriching the lives of the disabled community
A disability travel advocate is given a personal tour of a ground-breaking facility that is setting the benchmark for global standards in accessible travel.
UK cements place as Turkey's third-largest market after visits go up 20%
1.8 million UK tourists visited the country during the first six months of the year
Turkey and Morocco see soaring number of UK flights this month
Turkey and Morocco will see the number of UK flights arriving up by more than 70% compared with pre-pandemic levels, aviation analytics specialist Cirium predicts
How to book holidays for Muslims without compromising their faith
Walid Haji has built a business to cater for a largely ignored market – proud Muslims with a high disposal income and the curiosity to explore the world.
Explore launches ‘Upgraded’ range featuring premium hotels and experiences
Adventure specialist Explore Worldwide has debuted 18 ’Upgraded’ tours with premium hotels and experiences spanning four continents
Wildfires in Turkey's Izmir prompt FCDO alert as 'extreme' temperatures tip 40C
FCDO warns Brits could be told to leave their accommodation by local authorities in the event of extreme danger